Located on a 150-year-old family farm, where blackcurrants are cultivated to create delicious British cassis, this stunning property has room for up to 23 guests and is the perfect place in which to gather family or friends for an unforgettable celebration. From here you can explore the Herefordshire countryside and its beautiful market towns and quaint villages, including the ‘Black and White Villages’ with their attractive Medieval buildings, such as Pembridge (5 miles), Eardisland (7 miles) and Leominster (12 miles). The literary town of Hay-on-Wye is just 16.5 miles away, while renowned ‘foodie’ town Ludlow is 19 miles away. The city of Hereford (18.5 miles) is home to an iconic cathedral, containing a Medieval Mappa Mundi, an original copy of the Magna Carta and the atmospheric Chained Library. Within 20 miles you can stretch your legs in the glorious countryside of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) and the Shropshire Hills.
The picturesque, two-storey property is set around three sides of a Victorian stable yard, with an impressive clock tower at one end. Inside, you’ll find an array of spaces in which to get comfortable, whether enjoying a quiet moment alone or gathering as a group. The main living space is open plan, with a double-height ceiling spanned by rugged beams. It features a central breakfast table, a kitchen with an American-style fridge/freezer and two dishwashers, and a family area with soft seating and a plasma screen. Opening onto the courtyard, this is a great base for evening drinks in the fresh air. Opening to the long terrace, on the other hand, is the drawing room/dining room, where you’ll find a large, round dining table, a trio of sofas, a grand piano and a TV. The second kitchen is accessed from this room. You might also choose to relax in the airy lounge, which has views over the courtyard, or head to the snug, an inviting room with panelled walls and soft seating around an open fire. One of the bedrooms is a separate (but adjoining), self-contained studio apartment which boasts a sitting area, kitchenette and king-size bed, a wet room, and twin beds on a mezzanine. Also on the ground floor are three further bedrooms: two king-size and a super-king-size, all with en-suites and mezzanines with additional single beds or day beds. Head up to the first floor to find a twin bedroom and three super-king-size rooms, one which can be made up as a twin on request, and one which features an additional single bed. For convenience when whipping up drinks or snacks, there are also two kitchenettes on this level. An extraordinary feature of this impressive getaway is also its private squash court, fully equipped and ready for you to use.
Wander through the walled garden, where borders of fragrant lavender add colour and scent to this quintessentially English setting. Spend an afternoon beside the heated outdoor pool, exclusively yours after 12pm between May and September, or settle down to a leisurely lunch on the terrace, perhaps grilling some local delicacies on the BBQ. For further relaxation, unwind in the hot tub or sauna, while those with energy to spare can challenge each other to badminton, table tennis or a game of croquet. There is on-site parking for up to 12 cars.